PRN Activity Therapist
About the job
- Hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Hold a Handle with Care (HWC) de-escalation training certification.
- Have knowledge of psychiatric care and mental illness.
- Have strong group facilitation skills.
- Have strong documentation abilities.
- Be flexible to work various shifts, including evenings and holidays.
- Plan and implement therapeutic recreation programs.
- Conduct psychosocial and leisure skills assessments.
- Teach coping skills and stress management techniques.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions.
- Provide individualized therapeutic interventions.
- Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Communicate patient progress and behavioral changes.
- Document interventions and treatment outcomes.
- Contribute to the development of patient care plans.
- Share insights on patient response to therapy.
- Model appropriate behaviors and interactions.
- Apply counseling concepts and methods.
- Lead group processing activities.
- Demonstrate expertise in group dynamics.
- Create engaging therapeutic environments.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.
- Have one year of experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Have a background in psychiatric patient care.
- Have experience with diverse patient populations.
- Have crisis intervention training.
- Have knowledge of mental health recovery principles.
About the company
Perimeter Healthcare provides behavioral health services across the United States, offering psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. It delivers inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, family sessions, group therapy, and specialty activities like art therapy. The care model is team-based, with daily interaction between patients and psychiatrists supported by nurses, social workers, internists, and pediatricians, ensuring comprehensive, continuous care. Revenue comes from patient care services, including inpatient stays, outpatient programs, and various therapy formats. Compared with peers, Perimeter Healthcare emphasizes a broad, cross-age approach with a strong emphasis on integrated, multidisciplinary treatment and family involvement to support mental health and recovery. The company’s goal is to offer hope and transform lives by helping patients heal and regain their quality of life.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Alpharetta, GA
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Beacon Children's Hospital broadened Alabama access and added pediatric capacity in June 2025.
- Perimeter still operates a diversified census mix: acute, residential, child, adult, and geriatric care.
- The private-investor sale in 2025 likely enables faster add-on acquisitions and operational upgrades.
What critics are saying
- Edgemont said Perimeter was sold to a private investor in April 2025; leverage risk rises.
- Residential and inpatient psychiatry face Medicaid rate pressure and state licensing scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions.
- Integration of Beacon and older facilities can fail before 2027, disrupting occupancy and referrals.
What makes Perimeter Healthcare unique
- Multi-state behavioral health platform serving children, adults, seniors across inpatient and PRTF care.
- Beacon acquisition expanded Perimeter into Alabama with 32 licensed pediatric psychiatric beds in 2025.
- Licensed facilities in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama widen referral capture.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Professional Development Budget